Presents a series of infographics and diagrams, as well as illustrations and photographs, instructing readers about how the brain develops in adolescence. Describes changes in the brain as it develops, explaining common adolescent feelings and behaviors and how they relate to brain function and neurochemical reactions. Includes information on how to properly nurture, exercise, and protect the brain and how scientists study developing brains. Also contains a bibliography, sources for further learning, a glossary, and an index.
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Your developing brain -- Brain changes in your environment --Emotional literacy and you -- You decide -- Brain care -- Wrap it up!